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enhttp://apr.org/feeds/term/1911/rss.xmlThe Grand Old Party Frontrunners Visit Alabamahttp://apr.org/post/grand-old-party-frontrunners-visit-alabama
<p></p><p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For years, Alabama was a “flyover” state for candidates seeking the presidency. That is, until recently. Within the past two weeks, the Yellowhammer State has been a popular destination for the seeking the Republican nomination. </strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; “You know I represent the state of Texas, we’ve got twelve hundred miles of border with Mexico, and we see firsthand the consequences of illegal immigration…”</strong></p>Mon, 31 Aug 2015 18:29:02 +0000Stan Ingold78053 at http://apr.orgThe Grand Old Party Frontrunners Visit AlabamaEnzi To Challenge Sessions For Senate Budget Chairhttp://apr.org/post/enzi-challenge-sessions-senate-budget-chair
<p></p><p>A spokesman to Sen. Mike Enzi says the Wyoming Republican is seeking the chairmanship up the Senate Budget Committee, setting up a showdown next month with Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama for the important post.</p><p>Sessions is currently the top Republican on the Budget Committee but Enzi technically has seniority over Sessions even though both were elected to the Senate in 1996.</p>Fri, 21 Nov 2014 22:57:29 +0000Ryan Vasquez63314 at http://apr.orgEnzi To Challenge Sessions For Senate Budget ChairJudge Won't Say If He'll Resign Over Assault Casehttp://apr.org/post/judge-wont-say-if-hell-resign-over-assault-case
<p></p><p>A lawyer for an Alabama federal judge isn't saying whether the judge will step down over his arrest in a domestic violence case.</p><p>Attorney Barry Ragsdale declined comment Thursday on statements by Alabama's U.S. senators who are calling on U.S. District Judge Mark Fuller to resign.</p><p>Ragsdale says Fuller is still working through the complaint process initiated by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals following his arrest last month. That process could result in action including a reprimand or a court request for Fuller's resignation.</p>Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:43:57 +0000The Associated Press59752 at http://apr.orgJudge Won't Say If He'll Resign Over Assault CaseAlabama Senator Opposed To Syria Resolution http://apr.org/post/alabama-senator-opposed-syria-resolution
<p></p><p>U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama says he's opposed to a resolution for the use of American military force in Syria.</p><p>The senator announced his position Tuesday after attending a Senate Republican Conference lunch with President Barack Obama.</p><p>Shelby says the president failed to articulate a compelling American interest in Syria's civil war. He also says the president failed to explain what he intends to achieve, or how he intends to achieve it.</p><p>Shelby said "I will vote against President Obama's plan because it appears that he does not really have one."</p>Tue, 10 Sep 2013 22:03:53 +0000The Associated Press37633 at http://apr.orgAlabama Senator Opposed To Syria Resolution Alabama Senator Again Leads Immigration Oppositionhttp://apr.org/post/alabama-senator-again-leads-immigration-opposition
<p>Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama is playing the same role in opposition to a sweeping immigration bill that he was in during the presidency of George W. Bush.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp; Republican leadership argues the bill is critical to any chance for a national comeback for the party out of power in Washington.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp; The Republican lawmaker says the legislation headed for passage in the Senate would cost the nation jobs and depress wages. He says it's not paid for and it would not guarantee better border enforcement.<br>Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:34:38 +0000The Associated Press33084 at http://apr.orgAlabama Senator Again Leads Immigration OppositionGa. Avoids Limit On Reservoir Use Sought By Ala. In Senate Billhttp://apr.org/post/ga-avoids-limit-reservoir-use-sought-ala-senate-bill
<P>A water plan passed by the U.S. Senate will not limit Georgia's water use from two federal reservoirs, a restriction sought by lawmakers in Alabama and Florida.</P>
<P>The Senate voted 83-14 on Wednesday to approve legislation authorizing a number of water projects nationally.</P>
<P>A long-running water dispute in the Southeast provoked a political clash over the bill.</P>
<P>Alabama Sen.Wed, 15 May 2013 22:01:49 +0000The Associated Press30465 at http://apr.orgGa. Avoids Limit On Reservoir Use Sought By Ala. In Senate BillAla Immigrants Planning Rally, March in Birminghamhttp://apr.org/post/ala-immigrants-planning-rally-march-birmingham
<P>Immigrants and their backers are planning a rally and march in Birmingham to show their support for changes in federal immigrations laws.</P>
<P>Organizers say they are expecting hundreds of people for a demonstration planned for Wednesday evening in a downtown park.</P>
<P>The Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice says one goal of the protest is to show U.S. Sen.Wed, 01 May 2013 11:32:23 +0000The Associated Press29520 at http://apr.orgAla Immigrants Planning Rally, March in BirminghamAlabama Senator Will Seek Re-Election In 2014 http://apr.org/post/alabama-senator-will-seek-re-election-2014
<P>Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama says he plans to run for a fourth term next year.</P>
<P>Sessions is beginning his 17th year of service in the Senate. The 66-year-old senator said Wednesday in Montgomery he's still enjoying serving in Washington and plans to run again in 2014.</P>
<P>Sessions was the only Republican in Alabama's Senate or House delegation to vote for the fiscal cliff legislation at the start of the year. Sessions said that by the time the Senate voted at 1 a.m. on New Year's Day, taxes had gone up on everyone and the Senate had to act to bring them down.Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:14:04 +0000The Associated Press23319 at http://apr.orgAlabama Senator Will Seek Re-Election In 2014 US Senate: Birmingham is First Home of Vets Dayhttp://apr.org/post/us-senate-birmingham-first-home-vets-day
<div><p>Birmingham has long claimed to have the nation's oldest celebration of Veterans Day.</p><p>Now, the U.S. Senate agrees.</p><p>The Senate has passed a resolution stating that Birmingham is home to the nation's first and longest-running observance of Veterans Day.</p><p>The resolution comes nine years after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution recognizing Emporia, Kan., as the "founding city" of the holiday.</p>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:25:24 +0000The Associated Press21017 at http://apr.orgUS Senate: Birmingham is First Home of Vets DayAla Senators Press Justice for Action on Spillhttp://apr.org/post/ala-senators-press-justice-action-spill
<P>Members of Alabama's congressional delegation say the Obama administration should continue pursuing BP over the Gulf oil spill.</P>
<P>The company has agreed to pay $4.5 billion in criminal penalties, but many civil claims over the 2010 oil spill aren't resolved.</P>
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<P>Sen.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:39:08 +0000The Associated Press20789 at http://apr.orgAla Senators Press Justice for Action on Spill